Honor Firefighter Vincent Czuback

Senate Resolution No. 3982 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Firefighter Vincent Czuback, Sr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to the Highland Engine & Hose Company WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous field of fire protection and prevention; and WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to spare us from the ravages of fire; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Firefighter Vincent Czuback, Sr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to the Highland Engine & Hose Company to be celebrated on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 16, Pine Island, New York; and WHEREAS, Vincent Czuback, Sr. joined the Highland Engine & Hose Company, Florida, New York, on March 3, 1963; and WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; and WHEREAS, It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help others and a tireless sense of community to forsake precious time with family and friends to respond to the signal that a neighbor is in need; Vincent Czuback, Sr. is such a firefighter; throughout 55 years of devoted service, this volunteer heroically performed, above and beyond the call of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of fire protection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Firefighter Vincent Czuback, Sr. for 55 years of distinguished service; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Vincent Czuback, Sr.